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V709 GFR

1999 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

117,422 mi
Last recorded117,422 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2015
Typical for 1999 Nissan Almera74,791 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV709 GFR
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2015 117,422 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre rear lap belt missing

n.s.f abs wire loose

Fail 10 Apr 2015 117,323 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre rear lap belt missing

n.s.f abs wire loose

Pass 15 Apr 2014 98,693 miles

All shock absorber dust boots falling to pieces.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

No centre seat belt in centre position

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

o/s/r wheel arch corroded

rear exhaust pipe badly corroded

Fail 15 Apr 2014 98,693 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

All shock absorber dust boots falling to pieces.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

No centre seat belt in centre position

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

o/s/r wheel arch corroded

rear exhaust pipe badly corroded

Pass 6 Apr 2013 84,391 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear tyre cracking

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 6 Apr 2013 84,390 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear tyre cracking

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Nov 2011 80,078 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

center rear lap belt missing

rear brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 1 Dec 2010 73,590 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 25 Nov 2010 73,590 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 12 Nov 2009 60,156 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 12 Nov 2009 60,156 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 30 Oct 2009 60,153 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Oct 2008 57,410 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2008 57,410 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 22 Oct 2007 54,880 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 51,169 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2005 46,380 miles

How Reliable is the Nissan Almera?

Based on 2,976,239 MOT tests across 231,560 vehicles.

71.1%
Pass Rate
5,550
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
231,560
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 141,538
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 88,997
Brake pipe excessively corroded 84,584
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 77,923
position lamp(s) not working 67,756
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V709 GFR is a 1999 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

Across all 1999 Nissan Almera models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.7% with a typical mileage of 74,791 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Nissan Almera fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 141,538 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V709 GFR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Nissan Almera typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 27 years old, this Nissan Almera is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was V709 GFR registered?

V709 GFR is a 1999 Nissan Almera, first registered on 27 October 1999.

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